"We were not just selling baskets; we were selling hope, dignity, and the story of Rwanda's resilience to the world."
— Janet Nkubana
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They should know what they are best at rather than seeing what others are doing. They need to know who their competitors and clients are, and give their customers good value for their money.
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Once you earn an income you are economically empowered. You are given a voice, you can argue your values, you can argue your point, you can argue your rights.
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